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Pheochromocytoma complicated with acute myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction: a case report

  • By

  • Yi Zhang

  • Fei Zhou

  • Hao Zhou

  • Jian Deng

  • Xiaoyu Chen

  • Xuemei Li

  • Rui Wang

  • May 22, 2026

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    Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor that causes excessive catecholamine release, leading to severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.

  • 2

    A 70-year-old female patient experienced acute myocardial infarction followed by cerebral infarction, highlighting the sequential nature of these events.

  • 3

    Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma can be challenging due to atypical symptoms, often leading to mismanagement as primary hypertension.

  • 4

    Effective treatment includes early identification, use of α-blockers, and tailored antithrombotic strategies to improve patient outcomes.

  • 5

    The case emphasizes the need for screening for pheochromocytoma in patients with severe blood pressure fluctuations and unexplained multi-organ ischemia.

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Pheochromocytoma complicated with acute myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction: a case report

  • by Yi Zhang, Fei Zhou, Hao Zhou, Jian Deng, Xiaoyu Chen, Xuemei Li, Rui Wang

  • May 22, 2026

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